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World J Clin Cases. Sep 16, 2025; 13(26): 106999
Published online Sep 16, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i26.106999
Published online Sep 16, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i26.106999
Late menstruation with an ovarian sclerosing stromal tumor: A case report
Xu Han, Jing-Chun Gao, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116000, Liaoning Province, China
Bo Zhang, Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116000, Liaoning Province, China
Author contributions: Han X wrote the manuscript; Gao JC made critical revisions to the manuscript for important intellectual content; Zhang B was responsible for image collection; all authors discussed the first draft of the paper and provided suggestions for revision, read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Jing-Chun Gao, PhD, Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, No. 222 Zhongshan Road, Xigang District, Dalian 116000, Liaoning Province, China. jingchun_gao@hotmail.com
Received: March 14, 2025
Revised: April 29, 2025
Accepted: June 11, 2025
Published online: September 16, 2025
Processing time: 132 Days and 4.1 Hours
Revised: April 29, 2025
Accepted: June 11, 2025
Published online: September 16, 2025
Processing time: 132 Days and 4.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Ovarian sclerosing stromal tumor (OSSTs) are found most commonly in females at 20-30 years of age. OSST is a rare tumor and is even rarer during puberty or menopause. We report a case of a 14-year-old female who had not yet reached menarche. After thorough examination at our clinic, a pelvic mass was discovered. The patient underwent surgery and reached menarche. Immunohistochemical analysis of the resected specimen provided definitive diagnosis of an OSST. This case highlights the importance of a thorough examination and pathological analysis to properly diagnose and treat patients with OSST.